Consett Academy Catchment Area
Consett Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1491 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,491
Pupils
1,700
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Consett Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Consett Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Consett Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137638
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Frequently Asked Questions — Consett Academy
Is Consett Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Consett Academy has a capacity of 1700 places and currently has 1491 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Consett Academy? ▾
Admission to Consett Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Consett Academy cover? ▾
Consett Academy is a secondary school in Consett, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Consett Academy? ▾
Consett Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.